MySQL Legacy MCP vs MCP Toolbox for Databases

In-depth architectural comparison of the MySQL Legacy MCP and MCP Toolbox for Databases MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

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Choose MySQL Legacy MCP when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose MCP Toolbox for Databases when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Databases domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	M MySQL Legacy MCP Databases	MCP Toolbox for Databases Databases
Summary	Inspect and query MySQL 5.0–5.6; opt-in INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE/DDL. Live-verified 5.0–8.0.	MCP Toolbox for Databases enables your agent to connect to your database.
Category & Scope	Databases	Databases
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mysql-legacy-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "mysql-legacy-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-toolbox-for-databases": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@toolbox-sdk/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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